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Therapists for college students near University of Chicago

Karen Krehbiel
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I help students manage anxiety, family or personal crisis, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm and client-centered, drawing from ACT, CBT, EFT, and psychodynamic tools. I believe you already have the answers, and together we'll break challenges into manageable steps. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, confident, and empowered to grow. My pronouns are she/her....

Keena Bradley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating identity concerns around gender, race, and sexuality, as well as anxiety, bipolar challenges, and relationship struggles. My approach is solution-focused and strength-based, integrating Gottman, DBT, and family systems work. As a queer woman of color, I value creating inclusive spaces that affirm all identities. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself with courage and purpose. My pronouns are she/her....

Maeve Raphelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support students facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and big life transitions using EMDR, relational therapy, and parts work. My style is laid-back and eclectic. We follow what you need, using talk, EMDR, and deeper work when it feels right. I believe you are the expert of your own experience, and therapy should be a mirror where you can safely explore what's shaping your life. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence and clarity. My pronouns are she/her....

Markeisha Constant
Pre-Licensed Professional
Belleville, IL
Accepting new clients

I help LGBTQIA+ students manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and identity concerns using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy. My style is collaborative and supportive, offering practical tools to cope and build confidence. I also work with students exploring non-monogamy, navigating grief, or adjusting to life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel understood and empowered to grow. My pronouns are she/her....

Marlin Hansbrough
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I help students manage mood disorders, substance use, and identity concerns using CBT, psychodynamic, and multicultural approaches. My work is LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcoming to polyamorous, kink, neurodiverse, and diverse cultural communities. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges like stress, trauma, or self-esteem. Together, we'll build resilience, insight, and meaningful change. My pronouns are he/him....

Matthew Raftery
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support LGBTQIA+ students exploring gender, identity, anxiety, grief, and life transitions using psychodynamic and narrative therapy. I believe your past experiences and stories shape how you feel today, and together we'll build clarity and resilience. You set the pace, and I'll meet you with support and curiosity. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel understood and empowered to grow. My pronouns are he/him....

Michael Manocchio
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I'm a queer, non-binary therapist using ACT, CBT, IFS, somatic work, and strength-based methods to support students in exploring identity, gender transitions, and navigating trauma. I believe your story, your history, culture, and lived experience matter deeply and shape how you heal. In our work together, you set the pace; I create space for authenticity, clarity, and relational connection so you can grow with intention. My goal is to help you feel seen, empowered, and more aligned with who you...

Michael Spencer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I work with LGBTQIA+ students and others navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and immigration/refugee issues, using strength-based, client-centered, psychodynamic, and insight-oriented therapy. I meet you where you are, and your identity, history, and values all matter here. Our work aims to help you gain clarity, heal what's holding you back, and build tools to move forward. My goal is to offer an empathetic, safe space where you feel seen, affirmed, and empowered to grow. My pronouns are...

Nancy Hollis
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

I work with LGBTQIA+ students and others dealing with PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, gender identity concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach blends trauma-focused, relational, strength-based, psychodynamic, and culturally sensitive care to support you as a whole person. I understand how internal stress and external pressures, especially around identity, race, and major life changes, can feel overwhelming. Together, we'll create a safe, nonjudgmental, and empowering ...

Rachel Pallmeyer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support queer, trans, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and polyamorous students exploring identity, sexuality, and relationships. My approach is person-centered, feminist, and affirming, weaving in somatic practices and IFS to help you connect with your whole self. Therapy with me is a collaborative, creative space where your story and identity are valued. Together, we'll build clarity, self-acceptance, and meaningful growth. My pronouns are she/they....

Rebekah Ray Nguyen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and identity exploration, including gender and cultural identity. My approach is collaborative and adaptive, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-based practices to find what works best for you. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive, and committed to supporting neurodivergent and disabled students. Together, we'll build coping skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. My pronouns are she/...

Regina Ogunsuyi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support LGBTQIA+ students dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the stress of chronic illness or life changes. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, so therapy feels like it's built for you. I create a safe and supportive space to help individuals process challenges and coping skills. Together, we'll work toward healing and a more fulfilling life. My pronouns are she/her....

Samuel Irvine
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support students navigating issues around sex, intimacy, gender identity, relational dynamics, shame, creativity blocks, or spiritual and religious trauma, using holistic, trauma-focused, interpersonal, and EMDR-informed approaches. I believe therapy should create a space where your truth matters, your experiences, your identity, and your spirituality all shape how you heal. Together, we'll work to build tools, growth, and connection so you can move past what's hurting you and towards what you...

Tom Fransen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationships, substance use, and life transitions using IFS, psychodynamic, and strengths-based approaches. My style is collaborative and affirming, especially for queer, trans, and nontraditional students. Together, we'll explore your story, uncover patterns, and build tools that help you grow in ways that feel authentic. My pronouns are he/him....

Veronica Diaz
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I'm a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist supporting students navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, identity concerns, and life transitions. My style is culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, creating a safe space where your background and identity are respected. Together, we'll build coping tools and confidence so you can move forward with support and resilience. My pronouns are she/her....

Vincent Marocco
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support students exploring gender identity, LGBTQIA+ concerns, anxiety, depression, intimacy, and stress related to academic or work/life balance. My approach is client-centered, drawing on CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic tools, with tools you can use here and now. I aim to create a space where who you are is honored, your experiences are heard, and your identity feels valid. My goal is to help you build confidence, strengthen your relationships, and feel more grounded i...

Monica Berns
Pre-Licensed Professional
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I help LGBTQIA+ students dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and issues around culture/LGBTQIA+ belonging. My approach is strengths-based, insight-oriented, culturally sensitive, and trauma-focused. I want you to feel seen as your whole self. We'll work together to build tools that help you cope, gain clarity, and grow in confidence. My aim is to create a supportive, affirming space where your story matters, and you can explore toward healing on your terms. My pron...

Fonzy Treviño
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Chicago, IL
Accepting new clients

I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity & belonging, especially those who are immigrants or people of color. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, humanistic, and culturally responsive and centered on you and what feels true for you. You'll find a space here where your story matters, your identity matters, and your healing journey is respected. Together, we'll build coping tools, reclaim confidence, and work toward greater wholeness and resilience. ...

Devin Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Champaign, IL
Accepting new clients

Resolve and Resilience Counseling, PLLC is a telehealth-based therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals through some of life’s hardest transitions. With a focus on accessibility and comfort, clients can connect with their Devin Richardson, LCSW from the privacy of their own space — without sacrificing the depth and effectiveness of in-person care. Sessions are delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, offering a flexible and timely way to begin or continue therapy when it’...

Alexa Reinecke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Wheaton, IL
Accepting new clients

I’m passionate about helping teens and adults navigate life’s changes, challenges, and transitions. I specialize in supporting individuals managing depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), offering a safe and supportive space for growth and healing. My expertise is in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD and complex anxiety disorders, including social anxiety. This evidence-based approach empowers clients to change their relationship with anxiety, moving bey...

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